Kfc/Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Kfc/Taco Bell has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Kfc/Taco Bell is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler not working, located at Taco Bell preparation kitchen.
14-74-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter by the service window.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile between walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water due to water leak at the front line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout in some areas of the establishment.
36-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance at wall behind the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand wash sink by the service window.
29-11-4
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile between walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on interior handle of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in KFC side observed coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager los less than 4 hours. Employee placed the food in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. A bottle of aloe water In the reach in freezer locater by the storage area. Manager removed it. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Single-service gravy containers stored on a soiled plastic tray used as liner on the storage shelf. Employee removed the trays to clean and discard the containers that were in contact with the try. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-17-4
74
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed popcorn chicken (124F - Hot Holding) at hot box in preparation area. As per operator for less than half an hour. And cooked potatoes (113F - Hot Holding) at taco bell station. As per operator less than one hour. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water one located at drive-thru area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not operable at drive thru area.
31A-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the shredded cheese in the taco bell preparation area. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pedal system in HW sink in disrepair located in front of the walk in cooler.
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet in preparation sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fans covered soiled in both walk in coolers. And ceiling vents with mold like substance above 3CS and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container in the fryer station.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone over microwave in preparation area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in fried station.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed tiles broken and in disrepair at walk in cooler.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under refrigeration system in the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
35
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board attached to the steam table on Taco Bell station.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located next to the hand sink gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer and RIF located next to the office.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer located next to the office gasket soiled.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Taco Bell.
How does Kfc/Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kfc/Taco Bell most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kfc/Taco Bell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kfc/Taco Bell is inspected around three times per year on average.
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